Quality Specialty Tools For An “I Need It Yesterday” World.™
As the original tube tool company since 1892, you can count on Elliott Tool Technologies for high-quality products that are available when you need them. From tube expanders, plugs, cleaning systems, tube pullers, and more, Elliott is your one-stop shop for all of the tools you need to get the job done efficiently.
Offering Quality Solutions You Need, When You Need Them.
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Exceptional Customer Service
Elliott Tool strives to be the industry’s leading supplier of Quality specialty tools for an “I need it yesterday” world. With 24 hour support, our team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, emphasizing on-time shipping and reliable stock availability.
High Quality Tools
You can rely on Elliott to provide tools that are tougher than the job and are the best in the industry. To achieve this goal, we utilize continuous improvement, Six Sigma, and 5-S. Elliott firmly believes the last thing you should have to worry about is the quality of your tools.
Continuous Innovation
With over 125 years of developmental experience, Elliott is committed to producing a quality product that you can be confident in using time after time. From the 24 Series expander to the all new Ultra Hawk, our team is always looking for new ways to solve industry challenges.
Rolling Motors & Torque Control
There are two motor power sources that are used for expanding tubes mechanically: electric rolling motors and pneumatic rolling motors. Determining what motor to use for a job will depend on operator preference, availability of electricity or air, and the application.
How To Expand Welded Tubes
Expanding tubes after they have been welded can be frustrating for operators. If not rolled properly, tube material can build up and put stress on the weld. In extreme cases the tube material can build up so much that the expander can get stuck in the tube, delaying the job.
How to calculate roll ID
Tube Expanding is based on engineering principles, involving elasticity and plasticity, to compress the OD of the tube against a fixed container, such as rolling tubes into tube sheets, drums, ferrules or flanges. To assure a proper tube joint, the tube wall must be reduced by a predetermined percentage. The following chart can be used for determining the correct tube wall reduction.
Expanding Tubes In Heat Exchangers
Before you can start rolling, you will need to select the right expander for the job. Tube OD, and Wall/BWG will determine the size of the expander. However, there are some other factors to consider, such as tube projection, roll length, reach requirements, space constraints, and whether it’s minimum or average wall tubing.